The increasing popularity of socialist ideologies has given rise to concerns of a brewing Socialist Militant Revolution. Some experts believe that this revolution might be more aggressive than the infamous ‘Summer of Love’ that took place in 2020. This growing wave of socialism, catalysed by influential educational systems and fervent activist movements, is now seen as a harbinger of profound societal disruption, potentially leading to a new militant landscape fueled by socialist ambition.

In recent times, there has been an increase in the number of people flocking towards socialist ideas, and pinning the blame on capitalism for the majority of global problems, as noted by Anne Liu in her piece for Socialist Alternative. This trend is not entirely unexpected, considering the profound influence of far-left ideology on the educational system, an ideology that appears more resemblant to Maoist China than to Western enlightenment values and the standards traditionally associated with education.

Liu’s article stands as a clear demonstration of the textbook socialist misunderstanding of fundamental economics, as well as a complex web of geopolitical events. Unsurprising, but demonstrates the level of diatribe which is chalked up as intellectual debate and therefore adopted by impressionable minds.

Interestingly, one of the most notable elements of Liu’s article is the pointed commentary on the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. While there is a degree of praise for their ability to mobilise masses onto the streets, there is an underlying admission that they are merely a fraudulent agitation mechanism, lacking any substantial ideological foundation. It seems that even within the leftist sphere, there are deep-seated doubts and conflicting viewpoints about the authenticity of movements that have been at the forefront of recent societal debates.

Most concerning, the article outlines a seemingly militant roadmap for executing a socialist takeover. Disturbingly, there are strong echoes of ANTIFA and other far-left militant groups woven throughout Liu’s vision for the future. These undertones suggest a more radicalised approach to bring about their utopianism, something which, if left unchecked, could lead to substantial upheaval and potentially violent conflict.

Given these insinuations, one is left to wonder whether the 2020 ‘summer of love’ would look relatively mild compared to what could be in store if these socialists were to realise their ambitions.